Season 2019 (April - October)

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Ventureinto super-trendy Hoxton, home to the thriving grassroots movement that has produced some of the city’s most memorable culinary and dining experiences.

Sample the food in the home of a chef with Michelin Star experience who grows the ingredients for his food in a local allotment, experience the unique taste of an award-winning gin that was originally distilled under a railway arch in Hackney using traditional alembic copper stills and visit a bakery with a difference that gives back to the local community.

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As a city, London offers some of the most exceptional culinary experiences anywhere in the world. However, the best experiences are often found off the well-beaten path in local areas. This fantastic tour will lift the lid on London's thriving artisanal food and dining sector as you journey into super-trendy Hoxton to explore dining at a truly local level.

Eleven98Experience pop-up dining with a difference at Eleven98, the brainchild of local chef Aidan Brooks, who welcomes you into his home for a unique two-course culinary experience. Having previously worked in Barcelona and Valencia, Aidan returned home to London several years ago and was part of the team at East London's first-ever Michelin-starred restaurant.

Eleven98 was set up as one man's tribute to his local area - Hackney - to celebrate the area's growth and progression over the years. Uniquely to Eleven98, all the ingredients are sourced locally, using local allotments for vegetables, independent butchers and fishmongers, artisanal bakeries and even honey cultivated by family friends.

St Mary’s Secret GardenAt St Mary’s Secret Garden, you’ll visit a community garden with a difference based in Hackney. The gardens provide a vital lifeline to the local community by helping combat isolation, loneliness and develop invaluable employment and social skills. A local institution, for 25 years it has provided a safe space for those with support needs where members of the local community can gain a sense of inclusion and get hands-on gardening experience. Produce grown on-site by its community of gardeners is available for the public to purchase.

58GinVisit the site of a proudly independent, award-winning gin distillery based in Haggerston. Delight in a gin tasting session that explores the unique botanical blends produced by 58Gin and listen to the story of how Mark 'Moonshine' Marmont was inspired to set up his gin-making business from a kitchen table using traditional alembic copper stills from Portugal.

Better Health BakeryPart of Hackney mental health charity, the Centre for Better Health, this unique East London artisan bakery provides trainee placements for adults recovering from mental health issues. The bakery provides a safe working environment for those recovering from mental illness, where they can learn the soft skills and gain the self-confidence necessary on their journey to recovery.

What's Included

2-course lunch including a glass of wine at chef’s home

Guided tour of local food producers

Gin tasting session at a local microdistillery

Talk by local food producer

Transport to and from Hackney not in included. Guests will need to provide their own. Oyster/travel card valid for Zones 1-2.

Additional Information

You will be met by the chef at the station. He will be holding an Evan Evans sign

Finishing time and end point: The tour will end at approximately 3.00pm

Transport: Travel cards are not provided. Please purchase a day travel card (Zones 1 – 2) or a topped up Oyster card (please check the TFL website (www.tfl.gov.uk) if you are unsure of the cost of the fare).

Please note: This is a walking tour that includes many steps.

Your tour does include a 2-course lunch, if you do have any dietary requirements please let us know at least 72 hours in advance so we can advise the bakery. Please note that some requests may not be able to be fulfilled.